What kind of exercise is good for polycystic ovary syndrome

Don’t underestimate polycystic ovary syndrome. Generally speaking, after suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome, women have a 50% chance of becoming infertile. If PCOS is left untreated, it can also greatly increase a woman's risk of developing endometrial cancer. In the treatment of PCOS, hormone drugs and insulin drugs are mainly used. In addition, what kind of exercise can relieve PCOS?

Why exercise?

The main benefits of exercise are reducing weight, improving sugar metabolism, and reducing insulin resistance; the indirect benefits are reducing androgen levels and effects, improving endocrine system, and restoring fertility.

Appropriate exercise can have a great improving effect on friends who have poor ovulation and help restore normal ovulation.

Of course, the most direct benefit of exercise in improving endocrine function is that it can restore the menstrual cycle, while also improving body shape and skin condition.

Aerobic exercise is recommended

Polycystic exercise requires that each exercise should last no less than half an hour, and should be done 3 to 5 times a week.

This type of exercise allows oxygen to fully burn (i.e. oxidize) the sugar in the body, consume body fat, enhance and improve cardiopulmonary function, prevent osteoporosis, and regulate psychological and mental state.

If overweight women with PCOS want to lose weight through exercise, it is recommended to choose aerobic exercise, such as jogging, cycling, etc.

【Aerobic exercise program recommendation】

1. Jogging/Walking

There is no exercise more popular than jogging and walking. It does not require much investment but can bring great benefits. The best way is to combine running and walking.

2. Skipping rope

Jumping rope continuously for 10 minutes consumes about the same amount of calories as jogging for 30 minutes. It is an aerobic exercise that consumes little time and high energy.

3. Squat

There is no restriction on the venue, you can exercise while watching TV.

4. Swimming

Swimming is the best form of exercise that can use almost all the muscles in the body. In addition, swimming can also make people have positive psychological emotions. They no longer feel the burden of the body in the water, which has a relaxing effect.

5. Biking

This is a sport that we are all very familiar with. It effectively integrates exercise into daily life and naturally does not take up any extra time.

Exercise conditioning alone is not enough. Friends with polycystic ovary syndrome should pay attention to regular check-ups, consider the actual situation, and choose appropriate treatment methods when necessary. They should also pay attention to the adjustment of diet, work and rest, and mood.